Convertible lamp and heater device.



N G. NICOLL.

CONVERTIBLE LAMP AND HEATER DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 20.1916.

Patented Dec. 12, 1916.

NORMAN G. NICOLL, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

CONVERTIBLE LAMP AND HEATER DEVICE.

Application filed June 20, 1916.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, NORMAN Gr. NIooLL, a citizen of the United States,residing at Brooklyn, Kings county, New York, have invented a new anduseful Improvement in Convertible Lamp and Heater Devices, of which thefollowing is a specification.

My invention relates to a convertible lamp and heater device, the objectbeing to provide a device of the above described class constituted by astand or pedestal having an electrically connected socket adapted tointercl'iangeably receive the plug of either an incandescent lamp or aheater element for cooking or other purposes, said heater lenient, whenthe lamp is in use being stored in the base of the stand or pedestalwhich is shaped to securely hold the heater against movement therein.

I have illustrated a preferred embodiment of my invention in theaccompanying drawings, in which, similar reference characters areemployed to designate corresponding parts throughout the several views,and in which:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of my improved convertible lamp and heaterdevice, the base being in section to clearly show the heater and methodof storing the same and securing it against movement. Fig. 2 is anelevation showing the heater element in operative position in the socketfor cooking and other purposes. Fig. 3 is a plan view of the heatershowing one form of coil. Fig. 4 shows a modification of the baseconstruction.

In carrying out my invention I provide a stand or pedestal A, comprisinga housing or base 10, preferably of sheet metal and having a removablebottom plate 11, held in place by suitable catches,such as teats orbeads 12, struck out of a depending flange 13, of the housing, saidteats being adapted to enter a circumferential groove 14, formed in anannular flange 15, carried by the bottom plate 11, as clearly shown inFig. 1 of the drawings. The housing or base 10, is formed at the top ofthe flange 13, with an inwardly and upwardly curved shoulder portion 16,between which and the bottom plate 11, the heater element 17, issecurely held against movement as shown. The housing is providedcentrally at the top with a post 18, forked as shown at 19, to receive aSpecification of Letters Patent. Patented Dec. 12, 1916.

Serial No. 104,688.

cross pin 20, on which is pivotally mounted an extension 21, of anelectrically connected socket 22, having the usual plunger switch button23, controlling the circuit through the socket to the lamp Qet. A shade25, is adjustably carried on pins 25 entering the tops of arms 26,formed on a split sleeve 27, having spring tensional engagement with thesocket to support the shade thereon, which construction permits of thequick removal thereof when desired.

The heater element 17 in the form of construction shown, comprises acoil chamber 28, receiving the usual. heating coil 29, having itsterminals confined in the usual plug 30, and an upwardly directedmarginal flange 31, is provided around the coil chamber to supportcooking'vessels or the like as will be readily understood.

The bottom plate 11, is preferably provided with feet or rests 32, asshown.

I do not desire to be understood as limiting myself to the detailfeatures and construction and arrangements of parts as herein shown anddescribed, as it is manifest that variations and modifications thereinmay be resorted to, in the adaptation of my invention to varyingconditions of use, without departing from the spirit of my invention andimprovements. I, therefore, reserve the right to all such variations andmodifications as properly fall within the scope of my invention, and theterms of the following claims.

In the modified constriiction shown in Fig. 4: of the drawings, Ieliminate the bottom plate 11, and shoulder the heater 17 as shown at 17on which the edge of the depending flange 13, rests, and thisconstruction provides a partial housing for the heater when not in useas clearly shown.

What I claim is 1. In a device ofthe class described, a stand having anelectrically connected socket adapted to carry a lamp and a hollow basehaving a circumferential depending flange provided with teats, a bottomplate having an annular flange formed with a continuous groove toreceive the teats, said base curved from the top of the circumferentialdepending flange, inwardly and upwardly to form a shoulder portion, aheater having a marginal flange adapted, when the said heater is storedin the base,

to be confined between the shoulder and the bottom plate to preventmovement thereof, said heater being also provided with a plug adapted inuse to enter the socket as and for the purpose set forth.

2. In a device of the class described, a stand having anelectrically-connected socket adapted to carry a lamp, said stand beingprovided with a base forming a housing, and a heater element adapted tobe stored in the base when not in use and having means for operativeconnection with the socket as described.

3. In a device of the class described, a stand having anelectrically-connected socket adapted to carry a lamp, and a baseforming a housing having a removable bottom, in combination with aheater element having a plug adapted for engagement with the socket forthe purpose specified.

a. In a device of the class described, a stand having an adjustableelectricallyconnected socket adapted to carry a lamp, and a hollow basein combination with a heater element having a plug to engage the socket,said heater being provided with a coil chamber and a marginal flange forthe purpose specified.

5. In a device of the class specified, a stand having a hollow base anda pivoted electricallj-connected socket adapted to carry a lamp, aheater element shaped to enter the base when not in use, a removablebottom to said base having an annular flange, said base being alsoprovided with a shoulder adapted, when the heater is stored in the base,to bear on the same to prevent movement thereof said heater having aplug for use in connection with the socket as described.

6. In a device of the class described, a stand having anelectrically-connected socket adapted to carry a lamp, said stand beingprovided with a hollow base, and a heater element adapted for use inconnection with the socket and being also adapted, when not in use, tobe partially housed within said base as shown and described.

In testimony whereof, I have signed my name to this specification thisth day of June 1916.

NORMAN G. NICOLL.

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